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Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.
New York has separate Family Court (for custody, support, paternity, DV) and Supreme Court (for divorce) systems. NYC's Family Court operates in all five boroughs. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement. NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse are the major metros. Legal Aid Society of NYC, New York Legal Assistance Group, and Legal Services NYC provide substantial family law aid.
Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income New Yorkers. Apply through NY State of Health marketplace at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Call (800) 541-2831 Mon–Fri 8am–8pm and Sat 9am–1pm. Covers doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, dental, and mental health. Enrollment is open year-round. Bring proof of income, residency, and immigration status if applicable when applying.
(800) 541-2831 · Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat 9am–1pm · Visit Website
Official NY health insurance marketplace. Shop for Qualified Health Plans, the Essential Plan, Medicaid, and Child Health Plus for families. Enrollment available year-round for Medicaid and the Essential Plan. Call (855) 355-5777 Mon–Fri 8am–8pm and Sat 9am–1pm. Apply online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Brokers and navigators available free of charge to help choose the right plan for your family.
(855) 355-5777 · Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat 9am–1pm · Visit Website
Comprehensive health insurance for uninsured children under 19 at low or no cost based on family income. Covers families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Premiums range from $0–$60/month per child. Covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, dental, and vision. Call (800) 698-4543 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm or apply at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Year-round enrollment available.
(800) 698-4543 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website
Find federally qualified health centers near you using the HRSA FQHC locator at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. FQHCs provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy on a sliding-scale fee regardless of insurance or immigration status. No patient turned away. Services include preventive care, chronic disease management, and prescription assistance. Hundreds of FQHC sites across New York State.
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14 federally qualified health centers across Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan plus mobile health vans. Sliding-scale fees based on income for uninsured and underinsured patients. Services include primary care, dental, mental health, HIV care, and OB/GYN. Call (212) 432-0400 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm with evening and Saturday hours at select locations. No patient is turned away due to inability to pay.
(212) 432-0400 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; some evening/Saturday hours · Visit Website
Free primary care and preventive services for uninsured patients at The Institute for Family Health's 17th Street location in Manhattan. Located at 16 East 16th Street. Call (212) 206-5200 for appointment hours. Services include physical exams, chronic disease management, STI testing, and basic screenings. Also accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and any existing insurance information.
(212) 206-5200 · 16 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 · Call for appointment hours · Visit Website
New York City Poison Center available 24/7 for poisoning emergencies, overdose guidance, medication interaction questions, and household chemical exposures. Free and confidential. Call (212) 764-7667 immediately for any suspected poisoning. Staff speak 150+ languages. Also provides guidance on drug interactions, accidental ingestion, and what to do before emergency services arrive. No charge for calls.
(212) 764-7667 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
Free national database of patient assistance programs, drug discount cards, and free clinic locators for uninsured and underinsured patients. Search by medication name at needymeds.org to find manufacturer programs offering free or discounted drugs. Call (800) 503-6897 for guidance. Also includes a NY free clinic locator and a prescription discount card accepted at most NY pharmacies. No registration required.
(800) 503-6897 · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
NYC's public hospital and clinic system providing care regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. 11 hospitals and 70+ community health centers across all five boroughs. Call (844) 692-4692 for appointments or visit nychealthandhospitals.org. Sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients. Services include primary care, emergency care, mental health, dental, and specialty care. Open 24/7 for emergencies.
(844) 692-4692 · 24/7 for emergencies; clinic hours vary · Visit Website
Low-cost health insurance for uninsured New Yorkers earning too much for Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance. Premiums of $0–0/month. Covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, dental, and mental health services. Apply at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777 Mon–Fri 8am–8pm. Year-round enrollment. Income between 138–250% FPL required for eligibility.
(855) 355-5777 · Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Visit Website
Network of 20 community health centers across Manhattan and the Bronx providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding-scale fee. Uninsured patients are seen regardless of ability to pay. Call (212) 749-1820 or visit institute.org to find the nearest Ryan Health location. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and most private insurance.
(212) 749-1820 · Multiple Manhattan and Bronx locations · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Federally qualified health center serving the Hudson Valley, NYC, and Long Island with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services at 40+ locations. Sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients. Call (914) 734-8800 or visit sunriver.org to find the nearest location. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. No patient turned away for inability to pay. Interpreter services available.
(914) 734-8800 · Multiple locations · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website
Network of community health centers serving Monroe County and the Rochester area with primary care, behavioral health, and specialty services on a sliding-scale fee for uninsured patients. Call (585) 922-4000 or visit rochesterregional.org to find the nearest location. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, and most private insurance. Multiple Rochester-area locations offer evening and weekend appointments.
(585) 922-4000 · Multiple Rochester locations · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website
24/7 free emergency guidance for poisoning emergencies serving Upstate New York. Staffed by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists at 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse. Call (800) 222-1222 immediately for any suspected poisoning, overdose, or chemical exposure. Free and confidential. Provides step-by-step guidance before EMS arrives. Covers all counties in Upstate NY including Central, Northern, and Western regions.
(800) 222-1222 · 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
Database of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. Search by drug name at rxassist.org to find free or deeply discounted brand-name medications through manufacturer programs for uninsured or low-income NY patients. Free to use 24/7. No registration required to search. Also includes links to generic alternatives and how to apply for each program. Useful for managing expensive chronic medication costs.
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NY Medicaid covers comprehensive dental services for enrolled adults and children including preventive cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, dentures, and emergency care. Find enrolled providers at emedny.org or call (800) 343-9000 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Bring your Medicaid card to appointments. Not all dentists accept Medicaid — use the provider search to find participating offices near you in any NY county.
(800) 343-9000 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Visit Website